National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. The celebration was initiated by the American Academy of Poets in April 1996. Both their Website and X page offer a plethora of poetry information and experiences. You can sign up for Poem-a-Day and receive a free poem every day, direct to your email or listen to Poem-a-Day on Spotify . There is an opportunity to share poetry with others via participating in Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 10, 2025 (date changes annually). It’s easy: download the Poem in Your Pocket Day PDF that includes 15 poems by American poets. Carry it with you: Share a poem or a video of yourself reading the poem on social media; add a poem to your email footer; send the poem to friends, family, or local authorities; or read the poem out loud in an outdoor space. As a practicing trauma surgeon, I read a poem daily to the surgical team on rounds during April. If you would like to obtain an actual Poem in...